2013 · 11 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2013 Lexus CT MOT pass rate and common faults

3,590 MOT tests in 2024. 78.0% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

117Well above average
Passed first time78.0%
Failed or needed repairs22.0%
Typical mileage at test86,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,590 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam4.7%
  2. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps3.6%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.8%
    84 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
    88 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.4%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.2%
    51 marked dangerous
  8. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.2%
    60 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics13.8%
  2. Tyres7.9%
  3. Brakes6.7%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.5%
  5. Suspension2.8%
  6. Body & chassis0.9%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.5%
  8. Wheels0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.5%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.7%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.5%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.3%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: headlamp: not working on dipped beam. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2013 Lexus CT?

In 2024, 78.0% of 2013 Lexus CT cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,590 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Lexus CT?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp: not working on dipped beam; registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2013 Lexus CT reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 117, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).